Residency Potter in Residence Program
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: April 28, 2025 – Are you a passionate ceramic artist looking for the time, space, and support to push your creative practice forward? County Hall Pottery is offering a year-long Potter In Residence programme, designed to nurture artistic growth and foster professional connections within a vibrant community of makers. Please read the job description below and apply today before Monday 28 April 2025!
Location: County Hall Pottery, County Hall, Waterloo, SE1 9PB
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Holiday Entitlement: 14 days
ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is open to applicants aged 18 and over who have prior experience in ceramics and are comfortable working independently. We warmly welcome applications from artists of all backgrounds. However, please note that we are unable to sponsor or assist with visas for international applicants. All applications will be assessed based solely on the information and documents provided.
Potter in Residence Job Description
County Hall Pottery is a vibrant new ceramics studio and gallery dedicated to celebrating and supporting the art of clay in all its forms. Our gallery, which opened in May 2024, hosts exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing a diverse range of ceramic work. In September 2024, we launched our studio, where we offer a dynamic selection of classes, including masterclasses and beginner-friendly sessions.
Our Potter In Residence programme offers artists the opportunity to develop their practice, establish professional connections, and work within a supportive community of like-minded creatives. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic ceramic artist/designer/potter to join us for a year-long residency. The residency provides the time, space, and resources to experiment and produce a new body of work. If you are ready to take your practice to the next level and join a dynamic new organisation that is set to become a significant name in contemporary ceramics, apply today!
What we offer
- Dedicated workspace: Personal desk and storage within a shared studio environment.
- Studio access: Seven-day access to the studio facilities.
- Equipment access: Full use of professional studio equipment, including a slab roller, wall-mounted extruder, Shimpo Whisper wheels, and a fully equipped glaze room.
- Kiln access: Use of both gas and electric kilns, including:
- Two front-loading electric trolley kilns (Internal dimensions: 80L x 80W x 116H)
- One front-loading gas kiln (Internal dimensions: 88L x 80W x 135H)
- Teaching opportunities: Paid teaching engagements available.
- Exhibition opportunity: A dedicated solo exhibition in August 2026.
- Professional promotion: Featured on our website, social media, and through our press team.
- Masterclasses & workshops: Opportunities to participate in visiting artist workshops and masterclasses (subject to availability).
- Retail opportunities: The chance to sell your work through our gallery.
Artist-in-Residence Responsibilities
- Commitment: One-year residency.
- Studio & Teaching Support: Contribute 20 hours per week assisting with studio operations, gallery activities, and the teaching programme. Responsibilities include glaze preparation, kiln firing, clay processing, exhibition installation, and other tasks as needed. Work may take place during daytime, evenings, and some weekends.
- Personal Practice: Dedicate at least 20 hours per week to developing your own studio work.
- Engagement: Host an open student event or artist talk. Contribution: Donate two pieces of work upon completion of the residency – one for display and one for sale in the gallery to support our fundraising efforts.
- Exhibition: Prepare a solo exhibition in our gallery in August to showcase and celebrate your residency.
- Housing: Residents are responsible for securing their own accommodation.
APPLY ONLINE – No Fee
Applications will only be accepted during our open call period. Please apply by uploading the following materials.
- CV
- Brief Artist Statement (Maximum 200 words)
- PDF Portfolio (Maximum 10 pages)
- Project Proposal (Your proposal should explain how you plan to use the time, space and facilities, to further your practise. Be specific about the type of work you want to create and how the residency will help you achieve this. (Maximum 1 page
- Contact information of 2 people who can speak to your suitability as a potential resident. List the name, affiliation, phone number, and email address.
There is no fee for application. Notification will be made via email. Please direct any questions about this program or the application process to: gallery@countyhallpottery.com
DATES
- Programme Dates: 2 September 2025 – 31 August 2026
- Application Deadline: Midnight Monday 28th April 2025
- Finalist Interviews: Tuesday 6th May
The successful applicant will be notified by June.
About:
County Hall Pottery is a groundbreaking initiative that has established London’s historic County Hall as a vibrant ceramics destination.
Our ceramics gallery and pottery studio opened its doors during London Craft Week in 2024. Located on London’s South Bank overlooking the River Thames, County Hall Pottery marks a new chapter in the revitalisation of this historic site.
With a vision to celebrate and support the art of pottery in all its forms, the organisation – which has been funded by County Hall Arts – offers a dynamic range of offerings including rotating exhibitions, pop-up markets, community engagement initiatives and a ‘potter in residence’ programme.
The expansive 1,800 square foot gallery space serves as a hub for ceramics enthusiasts, artists, and the local community alike, while the studio is a space for pottery classes and learning.
County Hall Pottery
County Hall
Belvedere Road
SE1 7GP
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